The Golden State Warriors received some great news on Monday.
They are expected to welcome back one of their key players with only three games left in the season.
All-Star forward Andrew Wiggins has missed the last 21 games after dealing with a personal matter.
According to Adrian Wojnarowski, Wiggins is expected to return to the team early this week.
ESPN Sources: Golden State Warriors All-Star forward Andrew Wiggins is nearing a return to the team and is expected to be back early this week. Wiggins has missed 21 games attending to a family matter. Huge boost for the defending champions and sixth seed in the West. pic.twitter.com/bQAw8ixINI
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) April 3, 2023
This is a massive boost for a Warriors team that has struggled this season.
Golden State is tied for fifth in the Western Conference and is in danger of becoming a play-in team.
One spot the Warriors have struggled the most is on defense.
They cannot consistently slow down their opponent, and that problem has been magnified on the road.
Wiggins is known for being a good defender, and should immediately help on both sides of the floor.
Also, Wiggins will help the Warriors’ rotations.
Come playoff time the rotations shrink anyway, but Wiggins back in the starting lineup means Donte DiVincenzo can go back to the bench and dominate in that role.
Adding Wiggins means the Warriors will have their championship core from last season back in place.
Golden State traded for Gary Payton II at the trade deadline and he was also a crucial part of their success last year.
But for the Warriors to get back on top, they will have to win road playoff games.
They are 9-30 on the road, the fourth worst in the NBA.
Since they will not have home-court advantage, stealing at least one road game is a must.
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